5 And Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents, 6 so that the land could not support both of them dwelling together; for their possessions were so great that they could not dwell together, 7 and there was strife between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and the herdsmen of Lot’s livestock. At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were dwelling in the land. Genesis 13:5-7
8 Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, for we are kinsmen. 9 Is not the whole land before you? Separate yourself from me. If you take the left hand, then I will go to the right, or if you take the right hand, then I will go to the left.” Genesis 13:8-9
10 And Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley 10 was well watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar. (This was before the 11 So Lot chose for Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) 11 himself all the Jordan Valley, and Lot journeyed east. Genesis 13:10-11
12 Abram settled in the Thus they separated from each other. 12 land of Canaan, while Lot settled among the cities of the 13 Now the men of valley and moved his tent as far as Sodom. 13 Sodom were wicked, great sinners against the Lord. Genesis 13:12-13
14 The Lord said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him, 14 “Lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are, 15 for northward and southward and eastward and westward, 15 all the land that you see I will give to you and to your offspring 16 I will make your offspring as the dust of the earth, so forever. 16 that if one can count the dust of the earth, your offspring also 17 Arise, walk through the length and the can be counted. 17 breadth of the land, for I will give it to you.” Genesis 13:14-17
18 So Abram moved his tent and came and settled by the oaks 18 of Mamre, which are at Hebron, and there he built an altar to the Lord. Genesis 13:18
BHAP: Since choices often result in eternally significant consequences, we must choose in line with God’s principles .
First He looked toward Sodom (13:10) 10 And Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley was 10 well watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) own accord.
Then he Moved his tents near Sodom (13:12) 10 And Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley was well 10 watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) own accord.
Next we find him Living in Sodom (13:12) 12 They also took Lot, the son of Abram’s brother, who was dwelling 12 in Sodom, and his possessions, and went their way. own accord.
Finally he is sitting in the gate of Sodom (13:12) – he was a city official The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth… own accord.
1. Choices often result in eternally significant consequences Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more. Luke 12:48 Luke 12:48b 10 And Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley was well 10 watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) Genesis 13:10
1. Choices often result iN eternally significant consequences 13 Now the men of Sodom were wicked, great sinners against the Lord. Genesis 13:13 11 So Lot chose for himself all the Jordan Valley, and Lot journeyed east
2. We must choose in line with God ’ s Principles a. Choose relationships over rights. 8 Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, for we are kinsmen. Genesis 13:8 19 So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding. Romans 14:19
b. Choose godliness over greed. 10 And Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley was well watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) Genesis 13:10 14 The Lord said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him, “Lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward, Genesis 13:14
How can we know whether we are under the influence of greed? Charles Simeon, a godly 19th century British pastor, offered three helpful criteria for evaluating ourselves.
c. Choose fellowship with God over the approval of the world 18 So Abram moved his tent and came and settled by the oaks of Mamre, which are at Hebron, and there he built an altar to the Lord. Genesis 13:18
d. Choose God’s eternal promises over immediate pleasure 14 The Lord said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him, “Lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward, 15 for all the land that you see I will give to you and to your offspring forever. 16 I will make your offspring as the dust of the earth, so that if one can count the dust of the earth, your offspring also can be counted. 17 Arise, walk through the length and the breadth of the land, for I will give it you. Genesis 13:14-17
We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; 9 as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and yet not killed; 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything. 2 Corinthians 6:8b-10
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Titus 2:11-14
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Matthew 6:25-34
26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Matthew 6:25-34
30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ Matthew 6:30
32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:32
34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:25-34
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